Description
WordPress Plugin
Advanced Query Loop Toolkit
Extend WordPress Query Loop block with features the core block cannot do. Offset for magazine layouts, meta queries for directories, taxonomy filters with AND/OR logic, dynamic related posts. Visual interface in block sidebar. No WP_Query code. No PHP filters. Just extend the native block. Works instantly. Theme compatible.
Offset
Meta Queries
Taxonomy Filters
Related Posts
The Query Loop limitation crisis
WordPress pushed Full Site Editing. Query Loop block replaced PHP WP_Query loops. Visual editing promised. But core block primitively limited. Cannot skip posts for magazine layouts. Cannot filter by custom fields for directories. Cannot combine categories with AND/OR logic. Cannot show related posts contextually. Designers forced back to custom PHP code. FSE promise broken. Magazine sites, real estate listings, news portals all need features Query Loop lacks. That gap ends now.
Offset Parameter
Skip first N posts. Magazine layouts: show latest post as hero, then Query Loop with offset=1 skips that post in grid below. Core block cannot do this. Essential pattern impossible without offset.
Meta Query Builder
Filter by custom fields. Show properties where price greater than 500000. Events where date is future. Products where rating equals 5. Visual interface. Comparison operators. Core block offers nothing for this.
Taxonomy Filters
Show posts in Category A AND Tag B, but NOT Category C. Complex AND/OR/NOT logic. Core block: basic category select only. Advanced filtering impossible. Curated content requires this control.
Dynamic Context
Related posts automatically. Single post template detects current post categories. Query Loop shows posts from same categories. Excludes current post. Zero configuration beyond toggle. Core block cannot auto-detect context.
Why core Query Loop fails
WordPress promoted Full Site Editing as the future. No more PHP templates. Visual editing for everything. Query Loop block replaced WP_Query loops. Works for basic blog archives. Completely inadequate for professional layouts. Magazine sites need hero post with grid below. Requires offset. Core block has no offset. Real estate sites filter properties by price, bedrooms, location. Requires meta queries. Core block offers nothing. News sites show posts in Category AND Tag conditions. Requires taxonomy logic. Core block: basic category dropdown only. Professional designers forced back to PHP code. FSE promise unfulfilled. That is the Query Loop problem.
Cannot skip posts (no offset parameter exists)
Magazine layout pattern: latest post as hero element (large image, full excerpt). Grid below shows next 9 posts (smaller cards). Hero and grid must not duplicate. Grid needs offset=1 to skip hero post. Core Query Loop: no offset parameter. Cannot achieve this basic magazine pattern without custom PHP code. FSE fails immediately.
Cannot filter by custom fields (no meta query support)
Real estate site stores price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square_feet as custom fields. Need to show properties where price greater than 500000 AND bedrooms equals 3. Core Query Loop: cannot filter by custom fields at all. Zero meta query capability. Directory sites, product listings, event calendars all impossible. Must write custom WP_Query PHP. No visual editing.
Advanced Query Loop Toolkit: Offset, meta queries, taxonomy logic, all visual
Extends core block with sidebar controls. Offset field: enter number, skip that many posts. Meta Query panel: select field key, operator, value. Multiple conditions supported. Taxonomy panel: AND/OR/NOT logic for categories and tags. Dynamic Context toggle: auto-related posts. All in block editor sidebar. Zero PHP code. Magazine layouts work. Directories filter properly. Professional FSE finally possible.
📰 Real Example: News Magazine Layout
Before: Impossible with core Query Loop
Site design: homepage shows latest post as hero (full-width, large featured image, headline, excerpt, read more). Below hero: 3-column grid of next 9 posts (smaller cards). Classic pattern. Core Query Loop: added block for hero (limit=1). Added block for grid (limit=9). Both showed same latest post. Hero and grid duplicated first post. Tried everything. Core block has no offset. Cannot skip posts. Forced to write custom PHP template. Built entire template_part file with WP_Query code. Defeats entire purpose of FSE. Visual editing abandoned. Back to code.
After: Magazine layout works perfectly with offset
Installed Advanced Query Loop Toolkit. Hero block: Query Loop, limit=1 (shows latest). Grid block: Query Loop, limit=9, offset=1 (skips first, shows next 9). Offset field appeared in block sidebar. Entered “1”. Grid now skips hero post. Zero duplication. Perfect magazine layout. All visual editing. Zero PHP code. Design achieved in block editor. FSE promise kept.
🏡 Real Estate Directory
Challenge: Properties stored as custom post type. Custom fields: price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square_feet, location. Need filterable directory. Show properties where price less than 750000 AND bedrooms greater than or equals 2.
Solution: Query Loop block. Meta Query panel. Condition 1: key “price”, operator “less than”, value “750000”. Condition 2: key “bedrooms”, operator “greater than or equals”, value “2”. Both conditions applied. Query filters automatically. Directory shows matching properties only.
Result: Real estate site fully functional in FSE. Zero custom PHP queries. All visual block editing. Can create multiple directory pages with different filters. Luxury properties page (price greater than 1000000). Family homes page (bedrooms greater than 3). All possible now.
Complete feature set
Professional Query Loop extensions. Offset for skipping posts, meta queries for custom field filtering, advanced taxonomy logic, dynamic related posts, comparison operators, multiple conditions. Everything the core block should have included.
📐 Offset Features
• Skip first N posts
• Number input in sidebar
• Magazine hero + grid pattern
• Latest post separate display
• Grid skips hero automatically
• Essential for news sites
• Blog homepage layouts
• Visual control, zero code
🔍 Meta Query Builder
• Filter by custom fields
• Field key dropdown selector
• Comparison operators
• Equals, not equals, greater
• Less than, LIKE, NOT LIKE
• Multiple conditions support
• AND logic between conditions
• Directory filtering power
🎯 Taxonomy Filters
• Complex category logic
• AND/OR/NOT operators
• Multiple taxonomy support
• Categories AND tags
• Include or exclude terms
• Hierarchical handling
• Custom taxonomy support
• Curated content control
🔗 Dynamic Context
• Auto-related posts
• Current post detection
• Same category matching
• Excludes current post
• Single template ready
• Toggle on/off control
• Zero configuration needed
• Contextual recommendations
⚙️ Integration Features
• Extends core block natively
• Sidebar panel controls
• WordPress UI standards
• Feels like native feature
• Block editor integration
• Settings page for toggles
• Feature enable/disable
• Works immediately
🎨 Compatibility
• Any WordPress theme
• FSE theme ready
• Classic theme compatible
• Block theme optimized
• Theme style inheritance
• Zero styling conflicts
• Custom post types
• Custom taxonomies
Perfect for
News & Magazine Sites
Homepage hero + grid pattern requires offset. Category pages with complex filtering. Related articles sections on single posts. Tag combinations (Tech AND Featured, NOT Draft). Core Query Loop cannot do any of this.
Real Estate & Directory Sites
Filter properties by price, bedrooms, location. Custom field queries essential. Show listings where price less than 750000 AND bedrooms greater than 2. Multiple directory pages with different filters. Meta queries required.
Event Calendars & Listings
Filter events by date ranges, location, type. Custom fields store event_date, venue, ticket_price. Need to show upcoming events where event_date greater than today AND ticket_price less than 50. Impossible without meta queries.
FSE Theme Developers
Building professional FSE themes. Core Query Loop too limited for client needs. Must offer offset for magazines, meta queries for directories, related posts for blogs. This plugin makes FSE themes actually viable for real projects.
Common use cases
Use Case 1: Magazine Homepage Layout
Add Query Loop (limit=1) for hero post with large featured image. Below, add Query Loop (limit=9, offset=1) for 3-column grid. Offset skips hero post. Grid shows next 9. Perfect magazine pattern achieved visually. Zero PHP code.
Use Case 2: Real Estate Price Filter
Query Loop block. Meta Query panel. Add condition: key “price”, operator “less than”, value “500000”. Add condition: key “bedrooms”, operator “greater than or equals”, value “3”. Both applied. Shows affordable family homes only.
Use Case 3: Featured Tech Articles (Complex Taxonomy)
Show posts in Category “Technology” AND Tag “Featured”, but NOT Category “Draft”. Taxonomy panel: relation AND. Query 1: taxonomy “category”, terms “Technology”, operator IN. Query 2: taxonomy “category”, terms “Draft”, operator NOT IN. Perfect curation.
Use Case 4: Automatic Related Posts
Single post template. Add Query Loop. Enable “Dynamic Context” toggle. Query automatically shows posts from same categories as current post. Excludes current. Related articles section complete. Zero configuration beyond toggle.
🚀 Setup Process
Step 1: Install and activate plugin (WordPress 6.0+ required)
Step 2: Go to Settings → Query Loop Toolkit to enable features
Step 3: Edit any page with Query Loop block
Step 4: New panels appear in block sidebar (Offset, Meta Query, etc.)
Step 5: Configure filters visually. Save. Features work immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace the Query Loop block?
No. It extends the native core/query block with additional controls in the sidebar. All core functionality remains. Just adds missing features. Feels native, not like separate plugin.
Do I need to write PHP code?
No. Completely visual interface in block editor sidebar. Offset: number input. Meta queries: dropdown selectors and text fields. Taxonomy filters: checkboxes and selectors. Dynamic context: toggle switch. Zero code.
Will this work with my theme?
Yes. Works with any WordPress theme: FSE themes, block themes, classic themes. Extends core WordPress functionality. Query Loop block works, this plugin works. Theme agnostic. Universal compatibility.
Can I filter by multiple custom fields?
Yes. Meta Query panel supports multiple conditions. Add as many as needed. All combine with AND logic. Example: price less than 500000 AND bedrooms equals 3 AND location equals “Downtown”. Unlimited conditions.
How does offset work for magazine layouts?
Show latest post as hero separately (Query Loop, limit=1). Below, add grid (Query Loop, limit=9, offset=1). Offset skips first post. Grid shows posts 2-10. Hero and grid never duplicate. Classic magazine pattern.
What are comparison operators?
Meta queries support: equals (=), not equals (!=), greater than (>), greater than or equals (>=), less than (<), less than or equals (<=), LIKE (contains), NOT LIKE. Filter any way needed.
Does dynamic context work automatically?
Yes. On single post template, add Query Loop. Enable “Dynamic Context” toggle. Plugin detects current post’s categories. Query shows posts from same categories. Excludes current post. Automatic related posts. Zero manual configuration.
What about updates and support?
One-time purchase includes lifetime updates. Future WordPress compatibility free. Future block editor compatibility free. No renewal fees. No expiration. Pay once, own forever.
Technical requirements
WordPress
6.0 or higher
PHP
8.2 or higher
Compatibility
FSE & Classic themes
